Here’s a table of common computer-related terms and their full meanings:
| Abbreviation | Full Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Central Processing Unit | The primary component of a computer that performs most processing tasks. |
| GPU | Graphics Processing Unit | A specialized processor for rendering graphics and performing parallel tasks. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory | Volatile memory used for temporary data storage while the computer is running. |
| ROM | Read-Only Memory | Non-volatile memory that stores permanent data, such as firmware. |
| HDD | Hard Disk Drive | A storage device that uses magnetic disks to store data. |
| SSD | Solid State Drive | A storage device that uses flash memory for faster data access. |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus | A standard for connecting peripherals to a computer. |
| LAN | Local Area Network | A network that connects devices within a limited area, like a home or office. |
| WAN | Wide Area Network | A network that covers a large geographical area, such as the internet. |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network | A secure connection over the internet to protect privacy and data. |
| IP | Internet Protocol | A set of rules governing data communication over the internet. |
| DNS | Domain Name System | A system that translates domain names into IP addresses. |
| HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol | A protocol for transmitting web pages over the internet. |
| HTTPS | Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure | A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data. |
| FTP | File Transfer Protocol | A protocol for transferring files between computers over a network. |
| BIOS | Basic Input/Output System | Firmware used to perform hardware initialization during booting. |
| UEFI | Unified Extensible Firmware Interface | A modern replacement for BIOS with advanced features. |
| OS | Operating System | Software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer. |
| API | Application Programming Interface | A set of protocols for building and interacting with software applications. |
| GUI | Graphical User Interface | A visual way of interacting with a computer using icons and windows. |
| CLI | Command Line Interface | A text-based interface for interacting with a computer. |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider | A company that provides internet access to users. |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator | The address of a resource on the internet. |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language | The standard language for creating web pages. |
| CSS | Cascading Style Sheets | A language used for styling HTML elements on web pages. |
| SQL | Structured Query Language | A language for managing and querying databases. |
| Portable Document Format | A file format for documents that preserves formatting across devices. | |
| JPEG | Joint Photographic Experts Group | A common image file format for compressed graphics. |
| MP3 | MPEG Audio Layer III | A popular audio file format for compressed sound. |
| MP4 | MPEG-4 Part 14 | A digital multimedia container format for video and audio. |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless Fidelity | A technology for wireless local area networking. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | A wireless technology for short-range data exchange between devices. |
| ASCII | American Standard Code for Information Interchange | A character encoding standard for text. |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode | A semiconductor device that emits light when electrically charged. |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display | A flat-panel display technology using liquid crystals. |
| OLED | Organic Light Emitting Diode | A display technology using organic compounds that emit light. |
| VRAM | Video Random Access Memory | Memory used by the GPU to store graphical data. |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence | The simulation of human intelligence in machines. |
| IoT | Internet of Things | A network of interconnected devices that communicate and share data. |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network | A secure connection over the internet to protect privacy and data. |
